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It was another down week for the two teams from the West in the Pac-12 and ACC in action. Cal reverted to its inconsistent ways in surrendering a big lead to Duke, while Stanford and Washington State rested safely in their byes.

College Football News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / September 30

Stanford's Standouts From Victory over San José State

On Saturday night, Stanford hosted San José State in the Bill Walsh legacy game, a Bay Area rivalry. Coming in, the Cardinal were the slight favorites, but the Spartans came in with something to prove, looking to earn the upset over the Cardinal for a second consecutive season.

College Football News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / September 28

Assessing Stanford Football's Win over San Jose State

Redemption is sweet. On Saturday, the Stanford Cardinal returned home following a loss to Virginia to take on San Jose State in the Bill Walsh Legacy Game.

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The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 4,000 yards after turning 35 years old can you name in five minutes?

The 'Yearly NFL passing leaders' quiz

The 'QBs sacked seven times in a win' quiz

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / September 26

History of the Bill Walsh Legacy Game

Coming off of a loss to Virginia, the Stanford Cardinal (1-3, 1-1 ACC) are gearing up for another big game this week, this time returning home to face San Jose State, where a win would give the Cardinal some momentum and confidence ahead of the rest of their ACC schedule.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 18

49ers Announce Death of 3-Time Super Bowl Champion Linebacker

The NFL community mourns the loss of former San Francisco 49ers linebacker Jim Fahnhorst, who died earlier this week at the age of 66. Fahnhorst, a 1982 fourth-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings, played his entire seven-year career in San Francisco.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 23

49ers Announce 2025 Bill Walsh NFL Diversity Coaching Fellows

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has announced the team's 2025 Bill Walsh NFL Diversity Coaching Fellows. The 49ers Communications staff provided the following rundown.

College Football News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / July 10

Rising Tulane Football Star Coach Lands Valuable NFL Bill Walsh Fellowship

The Tulane Green Wave football team will kick off the 2025 college football season with a new starting quarterback and running back, among others. The Green Wave lost quarterback Darian Mensah and Makhi Hughes in the transfer portal, among several key departures.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / June 4

Rams Announce Four New Bill Walsh Diversity Coach Fellows

San Francisco 49ers legend Bill Walsh built four Super Bowl teams, coaching three of them to titles during his illustrious career in the Bay. The king

FIU Offensive Line Coach Edwin Pata To Join Miami Dolphins Coaching Staff For Summer

Edwin Pata is set to join the Miami Dolphins coaching staff through the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship. He will work with the NFL club through the month of June.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / G5 Football on SI / May 20

FIU Cornerbacks Coach Anthony Gaitor Earns Coaching Fellowship With Jacksonville Jaguars

Cornerbacks coach Anthony Gaitor will join the Jacksonville Jaguars staff through the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship. He will be work with the NFL club through the months of May and June.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

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20 head coaches who were successful both the NFL and college football

With Bill Belichick taking over the North Carolina program, we wanted to look back at which coaches have succeeded in both college and the NFL. Here's our list in alphabetical order.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / January 17

Sean McVay: This Generation's Bill Walsh

At the end of the 1988 NFL season, the legendary Bill Walsh walked away from the NFL hoisting football's greatest prize after he defeated his dear friend Sam Wyche in Super Bowl XXIII.

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The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz

The 'Most passing yards by an NFL rookie' quiz

The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / January 13

49ers interview Iowa State assistant for OC job

The 49ers “search” for a new offensive coordinator appears to be a formality before the team inevitably promotes Klay Kubiak to the role. However, as the team complies with the NFL’s required process (which includes the Rooney Rule), they’re taking a look at some outside options.

NFL News / FirstSportz / December 12, 2024

'From do your job to do your homework' – Bill Belichick takes a page from Bill Walsh’s playbook as he becomes the Head Coach of UNC

It is official. Bill Belichick is headed to the college football world after over five decades spent as an assistant coach and Head Coach in the NFL. The eight-time Super Bowl winner will now change the CFB world as he hires fresh talent and develops them into future NFL stars.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / October 10, 2024

Giants Celebrate 30th Anniversary of LT's Jersey Retirement

There has never been another player in the history of the NFL like Lawrence Taylor, the legendary New York Giants linebacker, and Hall of Famer who went

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 25, 2024

49ers Announce 2024 Bill Walsh NFL Diversity Coaching Fellows

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan announced the team's 2024 Bill Walsh NFL Diversity Coaching Fellows – Ronald Blair III, Pierre Cormier, Salvador Delgado, Jordan Holland, Angel Matute, Rusty McKinney, and Drew Smith.

NFL News / The 33rd Team / June 19, 2024

Ranking the Top 10 Wide Receivers In NFL History

What makes an all-time great wide receiver? The NFL Hall of Fame has 29 enshrinees, but the league has far more terrific talents throughout history. Some of the best to ever play are still suiting up each week.

Tennessee Titans News / Tennessee Titans on SI / June 8, 2024

Titans Welcome Five Coaches Through Bill Walsh Fellowship

In a display of their commitment to diversity and inclusion, the Tennessee Titans have handpicked five coaches to join the team for Organized Team Activities (OTAs) and training camp.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / May 28, 2024

Rams News: Los Angeles Reveals 4 Bill Walsh Coaching Fellows for OTAs

The Los Angeles Rams issued a press statement on Tuesday announcing the four coaches who will serve as the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellows for the club's Organized Team Activities this spring.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 21, 2024

Players the 49ers Should Trade, Release or Let Walk

Bill Walsh used to say a team should get rid of a player a year too soon rather than a year too late. Here are eight players the 49ers should get rid of this offseason.

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The greatest San Francisco 49ers of all time

The 49ers' winning ways are still going strong today. In this article, we'll look at the greatest 49ers of all time.

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NFL head coaches with the most wins

The NFL has been around for over 100 years. There have been a lot of head coaches who racked up a lot of wins throughout the game's history. In this list, we'll look at who won the most.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 8, 2022

Jerry Rice: 49ers should let Garoppolo compete with Lance

Jerry Rice: 49ers should let Jimmy Garoppolo compete with Trey Lance

The future of San Francisco 49ers veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is very much up in the air now that the Carolina Panthers have landed former Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield.

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Steelers a potential option for Garoppolo after Baker Mayfield trade?

Colin Cowherd argues 49ers can't keep Garoppolo with Lance

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The 'Top 10 QBs to never make a Pro Bowl' quiz

Sports & Politics Intersect: White House invites dominate championship talk

Front Five: The top stories that shaped both sports & politics this week “All I know is I would personally do the right thing for me.” - Steph Curry

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The 'San Francisco 49ers head coaches' quiz

Founded in 1946 as a member of the AAFC before joining the NFL four years later in the league merger, the San Francisco 49ers have had 21 coaches in NFL franchise history. This list includes one Hall of Fame coach, two Hall of Fame players, and two Super Bowl winners. How many of the leaders of the 49ers can you name?

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